By now you are probably au fait with the many health benefits of green tea – it has been linked to cutting the risk of stroke, heart disease and diabetes. So we thought it was about time we got clued up on matcha – the finely ground powder made of whole, high-grade green tea leaves….

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health disorder triggered by particularly distressing life events. One in 10 people will experience it, according to PTSD UK. The anxiety disorder can be triggered by serious road accidents, prolonged sexual or physical abuse, military combat, traumatic childbirth and being caught up in natural disasters. Sufferers will…

The UK’s favourite pizza topping has been revealed and… it’s mushroom. Say what? According to a new poll by YouGov, the fleshy fungus is the nation’s most liked pizza topping, followed by onion and ham. What an extravagant bunch we are. YouGov Peppers, chicken, pepperoni and tomato also seemed to be high on the list…

Adults who gain a considerable amount of weight between their teenage years and retirement can raise their risk of developing cancer by up to 50%. A new study found that substantial weight gain over many years increased the risk of obesity-related cancers by 50% and 20% in men and women respectively. Experts said the study…

Vision Express and Boots have been “misleading” customers about the effects of blue light emitted from computer and phone screens, according to a new BBC One Watchdog investigation. Undercover video footage shows opticians from both stores making unproven health claims about the effects of blue light including eye strain, fatigue, headaches and drowsiness. Watchdog presenter Sophie…

When the sun comes out and the temperature starts to heat up, you know that summer is just around the corner. Nothing helps you get into the mood for the warmer weather quite so well as putting away the coats, jumpers and boots and pulling out your summer wardrobe staples. We also can’t resist adding…

If you feel yourself reaching for cake and biscuits after lunch, you’re not alone. New research suggests we are more likely to eat unhealthy snacks as the day progresses because we’re conditioned to feel it’s more socially acceptable to do so. While most of us wouldn’t dream of eating multiple biscuits for breakfast, traditions such…

Daiwon McPherson didn’t want to propose to his girlfriend in a conventional way, so he enlisted the help of local police. The officers helped McPherson convince his partner, Shawna Blackmon, into thinking that he was in possession of a gun. Police cars surrounded the couple and officers approached with tasers, before Blackmon agreed to collect the…

A male contraceptive jab has proven to be 96% successful in a trial of 350 men and their partners. The injection helps block sperm production by impacting the brain’s pituitary gland. But while the new jab shows promise, scientists said more work needs to be done to address its side effects, which included depression, muscle…

Imagine this scene. Your friend arrives at your front door in running gear, raring to go and you say “Aw, sorry, I don’t really feel like it.” It’s never going to happen, is it? When you’re lazing on the sofa TV surfing, you might say that to yourself. But can you imagine giving your friend…